Discussion 2: Research

Discussion 2: Research

After looking through all of the discussions on the topic of research models and compairing and contrasting the benefits outlined by the Riedling text and by the BCLTA’s Research Quest I have come to the conclusion that our students can benefit from all of these models.   It is just a matter of preference to which model the classroom teacher of teacher librarian chooses.  It seems that the group consensus is that the most popular research models are the Big 6 and the idea of Research Quest.  As I stated in my discussion .  As a Socials/English/Teacher Librarian research is one of my favorite things to work on with students and teachers. When looking at the three research models from the Rielding text and the Research Quest I have found that I am more drawn to the Big 6 and Research Quest models.

I particularly like the way that Ben Koning and the colleges at his school have broken down the Big 6.  By using the same common language across the school teachers and students understand what is being asked and expected when engaging in a research project.  The wording is simple and easing to understand “1.What needs to be done? Task Definition, 2. What resources can I use? Information Seeking Strategies, 3. Where can I find these resources? Location and Access, 4. What can I use from these resources? Use of Information, 5. What can I make to finish the job? How can I share what I have learned? Synthesis , 6. How will I know that I did my job well? Evaluation.  These six easy to follow steps can be transferred across grade levels from elementary to secondary.  If all teachers from a school such as Ben’s come to consensus why can’t others?